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Hostos, Dominican Republic

Duarte Province · Dominican Republic

Hostos is a small town in Duarte Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,813. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,813 Population 31/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
72.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Hostos

Hostos is a town in the Duarte Province of the Dominican Republic. It was named after Eugenio María de Hostos.

People

Population1,813
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain72.7 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population1,813
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates19.1804°, -70.0205°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceDuarte Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation72.7 inches (1,846 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hostos

Hostos is a small town in Dominican Republic (Duarte Province) with a population of 1,813. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Hostos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates19.1804°N, 70.0205°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

939 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 95 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 68 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 144 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 96 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 114 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 102 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 89 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 85 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 81 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 41 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 45 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 129 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 46 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 142 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 49 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 21 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 93 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 98 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 135 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 254 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 293 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 65 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 147 km
2017 Irma Category 5 151 km
2017 Maria Category 3 142 km
2011 Irene Category 2 108 km
2008 Ike Category 4 227 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 288 km
2004 Frances Category 4 265 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 115 km
2000 Debby Category 1 205 km
1998 Georges Category 3 57 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 240 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 110 km
1987 Emily Category 3 142 km
1985 Kate Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 107 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 65 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 127 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Hostos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Hostos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Luis Alberto Weber - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hostos

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio - MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Hostos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Hostos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO NUEVO

Banks in Hostos

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco la Moneda

Stadiums & Teams in Hostos

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Airports Near Hostos

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air Base-Medium Airport
Arroyo Barril Airport-Small Airport
Boca Chica Airport-Small Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airport-Small Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport-Small Airport
Los Montones Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro De Macoris Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hostos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
INPOSDOM

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hostos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Sra. De La Altagracia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo

🇩🇴 About Dominican Republic

Capital Santo Domingo
Population 10,627,165
Area 48,730 km²
GDP (USD) $120,456,239,154
GDP per capita $10,630
HDI 0.766
Life expectancy 73.7 years
Internet users 84.6%
Urban population 72.4%
Currency DOP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .do
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Dominican Republic

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Day of Kings Día de Reyes
Jan 21 Our Lady of Altagracia Día de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Jan 26 Duarte's Birthday Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo Duarte
Feb 27 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de la República Dominicana
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 28 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Aug 16 Restoration Day Día de la Restauración Dominicana
Sep 24 Our Lady of Mercy Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Nov 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostos

What is the population of Hostos?

Hostos has a population of 1,813 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hostos?

Hostos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.7 inches.

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